Laser Direct Writing on Glass

Laser Direct Writing on thin film panels is ideal for tracking the life of the panel and what variables may occur while in the real environments. Advanced Solar Photonics' product can create the black, semi-transparent, and gold marking without Thermark tape or spray that must be cleaned after use. Traditional engraving or etching will compromise the overall strength and quality of the glass, potentially leading to panel issues in the future. ASP has developed a non destructive laser marking technology (patent pending) to mark glass in a way that does not damage the surface yet produces a readable image with no cleaning or post processing required.

Application Newsletter - Scribing Silicon Solar Cells

A solar cell is a large area electronic device that converts solar energy into electricity by the photovoltaic effect. Solar cells are made of crystalline silicon or thin-film and are classified into three generations which indicates the order of which each became important.

For this application, silicon-based solar cells were scribed on an Advanced Solar Photonics’ Blackstar™ machine using a pulsed fiber laser (1064nm, 1mj@20kHz). The 125x125mm cells were processed at a speed of 40mm/second and then, they were broken into pieces by hand. The BlackStar™ is a Wafer Dicing System utilizing Fantom Wafer Dicing Technology™ (FWDT™) invented and patented by ASP’s parent company, Fonon Technology International.

Solar panels have the highest value at the dicing stage which is a direct function of the BlackStar.™ ASP’s BlackStar™ increases the yield per panel and maximizes throughput while minimizing the heat affected zone (HAZ) specifically for solar cells and low-K substrates. This system is used for dicing many semiconductor materials and silicon composites in solar panel production producing wafers three to five times mechanically stronger without additional edge processing.

The BlackStar™ is the alternative to mechanical saws which may damage thin and complex solar cell materials and substrates while cutting. With the BlackStar™ there will be no micro cracks, fragmentation or chipping. It's plug and play characteristics gives the system ease of installation and quick start up times.

Advanced Solar Photonics is the cutting-edge developer of laser equipment for solar panel processing, thin-film solar cells, and commercial solar products for the solar industry. Our various technologies can increase production and efficiency, minimize waste, and in some cases, increase the overall efficiency of the PV cells. For more information, visit http://www.advancedsolarphotonics.com/ or call direct (407) 829-2613.

Advanced Solar Photonics Unveils Thin-Film Laser Scribing System with Multi-head Gantry

Advanced Solar Photonics, the cutting-edge developer of laser equipment for solar panel processing, thin-film solar cells, and commercial solar products for the solar industry announced today the latest addition to their Solar Line – the SL 2009, a thin-film photovoltaic solid state laser scribing system with a multi-head gantry.

The SL 2009 is a fully automated solution that was designed for full production photovoltaic manufacturing environments. It offers a fast, flexible, and accurate means to scribe thin-film solar panels. Featuring a multi-head gantry, the SL 2009 is ideal for applications which require not only speed, but precision processing. Additionally, the SL 2009 presents the ability to process various substrates at different wavelengths and in a variety of sizes.

The SL 2009 can be fitted with multiple scan heads, each with a micro optic beam splitter. Each beam splitter makes it possible for one laser beam to be split into 10 individual beams through the scan head. These individual beams can comb through glass coatings creating scribes lines. Utilizing a gantry system, the SL 2009 enables substrates to be rapidly transported at a speed of up to 2 meters per second, thus increasing throughput. The SL 2009 can be easily configured to meet the customers’ specific needs including the ability to process various substrates in a variety of sizes, from 2x4 to Generation 8 and larger. Furthermore, the SL 2009 enables operators to process substrates at different wavelengths, dependent on the applications and materials being processed.

“The SL 2009 scribing system features the latest technological developments and further solidifies Advanced Solar Photonics position as the leader in the development of photovoltaic laser systems,” said Edgardo Rodriquez, Vice President of sales for Advanced Solar Photonics. “Manufacturers looking to significantly increase throughput will be impressed with the SL 2009 and its multi-head gantry system.”

About Advanced Solar Photonics:
Advanced Solar Photonics is the cutting-edge developer of laser equipment for solar panel processing, thin-film solar cells, and commercial solar products for the photovoltaic industry. Our laser equipment performs edge isolation, deletion, glass scribing, coating removal, laser marking and cutting. Our thin-film solar panels are produced using our proven patented method and expertise gained first hand to manufacture panels with one of the highest thin-film efficiencies and low cost per kilowatt hour. Additionally, ASP has created commercial equipment, like the solar tower, utilizing our thin-film panels. Our various technologies can increase production and efficiency, minimize waste, and in some cases, increase the overall efficiency of the PV cells. For more information, visit http://www.advancedsolarphotonics.com/ or call direct (407) 829-2613

Application Newsletter - Edge Isolation, Line Deletion, and Scribing on Glass

Moly top sheets of glass were processed using Advanced Solar Photonics' FL600 equipped with a short-pulse fiber laser with a 420mm focal length lens. The edge isolation was simulated, marking a 5mm line deletion as close to the edge as currently available with the current hardware setup in the lab. Also, along with the edge isolation 10 lines were scribed with approximately 50 micron line width. The glass was processed in 1190.20 seconds at a speed of 20 inches per second for the edge isolation and 60 inches per second for line deletion. Frequency: 20 kHz (edge isolation) 80 kHz (line deletion)

FL600 is capable of performing edge isolation, deletion and patterning on indium tin oxide (ITO), TCO, TO, anti-reflective coatings on glass and PET plastic film needed in the silicon and thin-film industries. This system makes the process environmentally safe as no special chemicals are required. This reduces the number of processing steps compared to conventional technology and it also minimizes overall production time and cost per unit.

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Advanced Solar Photonics is the cutting-edge developer of laser equipment for solar panel processing, thin-film solar cells, and commercial solar products for the solar industry. Our various technologies can increase production and efficiency, minimize waste, and in some cases, increase the overall efficiency of the PV cells. For more information, visit http://www.advancedsolarphotonics.com/ or call direct (407) 829-2613.

Introducing..... “ZWLCT”

Advanced Solar Photonics (ASP) the cutting-edge developer of laser equipment for solar panel processing, thin-film solar cells, and commercial solar products presents the photovoltaic industry with Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology® (ZWLCT®). This process is a non-contact method which splits glass and other non-metallic brittle materials on the molecular level with tremendous speed, no material loss, and no chips or other debris associated with conventional scribe and break technology.

Precisely cutting glass and other substrates has always been a vexing problem for the solar industry. For years now, there have been two major cutting methods: mechanical scribing or sawing and laser cutting. The explosive rise of the photovoltaic industry has put new demands on these existing cutting technologies. Advanced Solar Photonics utilizes ZWLCT® in its Fantom G8™, a thin-film laser scribing system.

"Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology® can be used for precise glass separation at production speeds not previously possible and with edge characteristics not attainable by any other process to date. The processed glass is four to five times mechanically stronger and has defect free edges without additional edge processing, said Edgardo Rodriguez, Vice President of sales for Advanced Solar Photonics. “Using this patented method aids the glass in withstanding extreme day/night temperature changes in the harsh desert environments by maintaining the integrity of the glass, thus strengthening it and ensuring long term stability.”

Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology® produces the maximum MicroCrack depth in the subsurface layer of the glass and not thermal-fracturing of the glass. After performing this application, the human eye is unable to see any change in the properties of the glass; however, when applying a small amount of pressure, the glass will split along the scribe line. Following the split, the glass has no particular damage and the highest edge quality which one can safely run their finger over requiring no further processing making grinding and cleaning lines unnecessary."

About Advanced Solar Photonics
Advanced Solar Photonics is the cutting-edge developer of laser equipment for solar panel processing, thin-film solar cells, and commercial solar products for the solar industry. Our laser equipment performs edge isolation, deletion, glass scribing, coating removal, laser marking and cutting. Our thin-film solar panels are produced using our proven patented method and expertise gained first hand to manufacture panels with one of the highest thin-film efficiencies and low cost per kilowatt hour. Additionally, ASP has created commercial equipment, like the solar tower, utilizing our thin-film panels. Our various technologies can increase production and efficiency, minimize waste, and in some cases, increase the overall efficiency of the PV cells. For more information, visit http://www.advancedsolarphotonics.com/ or call us direct at (407) 829-2613.

Advanced Solar Photonics Announces Silicon Solar Panel Dicing and Scribing System

Advanced Solar Photonics, (ASP), a developer of laser scribing, laser marking, laser cutting, edge deletion & edge isolation laser systems for the solar industry, announces the Blackstar,™ a silicon solar panel dicing & scribing system.

Developed as an alternative to mechanical saws, which may damage thin and complex solar cell materials and substrates while cutting, the BlackStar™increases the yield per panel and maximizes throughput, while minimizing the heat affected zone. Designed specifically for solar cells and low-K substrates, this wafer dicing system is used for dicing many semiconductor materials and silicon composites in solar panel production. Utilizing Fantom Wafer Dicing Technology™ (FWDT™), which was developed by ASP’s parent company, Fonon, the BlackStar™ is highly accurate and 20 times faster than a mechanical saw.

“Not only does the BlackStar™ provide precision, accuracy and resolution which mechanical methods are unable to provide, said Kristen Bruenig, Market Manger for ASP, “using a BlackStar™ laser system, has additional significant advantages over other technologies, such as: eliminating the need for cleaning solutions which produce hazardous waste, having a cut edge that is free of stress and the elimination of micro-cracks, fragmentation or chipping.”

The researchers at Advanced Solar Photonics are dedicated to providing laser application solutions in the solar panel manufacturing industry. Utilizing state-of the-art Fiber Laser technology and proprietary processes and equipment, the Advanced Solar Photonics’ research team has developed the capabilities to now offer laser equipment specifically tailored to produce delicate solar panels.

Advanced Solar Photonics is located in a 318,000 square foot headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida employing an international team of technology driven professionals. Reaching out to the photovoltaic industry, ASP strives to lower manufacturing costs utilizing proven patented technology geared to improve and lower the cost per kilowatt. This technology is applicable to both the silicon and thin-film processes. For more information, please contact 407-829-2613.

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Advanced Solar Photonics Receives Two Letters of Intent to Purchase Solar Panels

Advanced Solar Photonics, (ASP), a developer of equipment for solar processing, thin-film solar panels, and commercial solar equipment, announced today that it has received two letters of intent to purchase 15 MW panels.

Under the proposed terms of the agreement, the companies will purchase 15 MW SunPanels™ from ASP. The Generation 8 SunPanels™ are the most efficient thin-film panels on the market providing eight times more power from one panel than competition. Additionally, SunPanels™ all glass components are manufactured with patented Zero Width Laser Cutting Technology™ providing 4-5 times stronger and defect free edges to withstand extreme day/night temperature changes in the harsh desert environments ensuring 25+ years of long term module stability.

“These letters of intent represent the first two of many such agreements Advanced Solar Photonics intends to craft with other companies around the world,” stated Edgardo Rodriquez, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Advanced Solar Photonics.

About Advanced Solar Photonics (ASP)
ASP is located in a 318,000 square foot headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida employing an international team of technology driven professionals. Reaching out to the photovoltaic industry, ASP strives to lower manufacturing costs utilizing proven patented technology geared to improve and lower the cost per kilowatt. This technology is applicable to both the silicon and thin-film processes.

For additional information on ASPs’ product technology for the photovoltaic industry, please contact a representative at 1-407-829-2613, or visit http://www.advancedsolarphotonics.com/